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Hamilton states that a hybrid model may be preferable. One meeting could be held in person so there is <br /> an opportunity to meet everyone and then move to remote for convenience. <br /> Haven O'Donnell proposes to monitor the fall cold and flu season before scheduling in-person meetings. <br /> Hamilton states that there could be an in-person meeting in February, right after any new Board <br /> members. <br /> Lehman suggests that there be a hybrid approach where there is a mix of virtual and in-person for all <br /> meetings. <br /> Haven O'Donnell voices concern over the public's ability to participate virtually and would like to <br /> ensure that citizens are disadvantaged based on technology access. A third option, some are present at <br /> the Solid Waste office where the public is welcomed, and zoom is being utilized as well. <br /> Williams states that we can accommodate that option and advertise to the public via website, social <br /> media, email, and in-person at the Waste and Recycling Centers. <br /> Williams states that there is a long-time employee of Solid Waste has decided to hang his hat up and <br /> retire after 34 years. This gentleman is the epitome of recycling diversion- Blair Pollock <br /> Next Meeting <br /> Hamilton asks the group for confirmation from the group that the next meeting will be remote and take <br /> place next quarter, in September. Another discussion on future meeting format can take place once there <br /> is more information on the Solid Waste Master Plan. <br /> Young states that one of the first tasks in the SWMP is for the selected vendor to bring a public <br /> engagement plan to SWAG for approval before it is implemented. <br /> Hamilton asks for clarification on the timing of Board approval and the next SWAG meeting. <br /> Williams states that the timeline is vendor selection, Board approval of the contract, then SWAG <br /> approval of the community engagement plan. SWAG will be able to make adjustments, <br /> recommendations, and changes to the proposed community engagement plan. <br /> Hemminger states that the next SWAG meeting should not be scheduled until after the Board meeting. <br /> Other Comments <br /> Bedford asks Williams to explain the budget line-items for the compactor and Phase II of Landfill <br /> construction. <br /> Williams explains that the compactor is used for construction and demolition waste. Our current <br /> compactor is 14 years old and broken, and the quote to repair it is $42,000 with no guarantee it will <br /> extend its life. The request in the budget is to move the replacement of the compactor up by one year on <br /> the timeline so that we can get a new compactor in as soon as possible. It is important to conserve the <br /> Landfill's air space so that we can continue to accept additional materials. <br /> We are permitted to construct Phases II and III of the Construction and Demolition Landfill. We are <br /> only going to construct Phase II at this time because the recycling loading pad is inside the footprint of <br /> Phase III. <br /> Public Comment <br /> None <br /> Adjourn <br /> Meeting adjourned at: 7:52 pm <br /> Name of Minute Taker: Nora Ketchie <br />